My shop is small enough that I can keep things at hand by strategically placing them around the shop. I keep measuring tools near the machines that need them the most and have duplicates of my most used marking/measuring devices. I like using magnets to stick small rulers to machines as well as dedicated wrenches for adjustments, etc.

I use a rolling cart, on the to is my drill, small clamps (in a bag), pencils, tape measure, socket set ( I can hear the boo’s now) and underneath, I have my boxes that hold tools (router, sander, circ saw) and inbetween is a hanging bar that holds my longer clamps. On the side is a magnet bar that holds screw drivers.

I have a beautiful leather tool belt with thick well formed pouches that I bought years ago, and never got comfortable wearing one. I like my Carhart denim bibs, room for a pencil, safety glasses & my marking knife.

I’ve all but stopped wearing mine. It catches on everything ,even the ladder and inevitably, I don’t have right the right tools.I found a neat ladder bag that fits over my step ladder that hold a an array of tools around the sides. ( all except my cordless drill) The top forms a little well to set electrical parts etc on.I use a pull cart when ever possible as it also doubles as a bench space when I’m desperate.I am leaving a set of measures at each of my work areas rather than trying to port them around on my belt.For the critical stuff I keep my best tools right at my work bench.I have not found a tool belt that wont pull my pants off in about half an hour and this in itself is enough to stop using them.

like bob #2 i have the pants problem . ive been losing my butt pretty steady the last few years and no longer have enuff left to support my pants and a tool belt so something had to go !! sometime we have to make hard choices . lol if anybodys wondering … yes i gave up the tool belt !